We never think about how interconnected our health and environment really are. The correlation between preterm births and air pollution really speaks to that
Thank you. There are more and more of us in healthcare speaking about the health impacts- as well as opportunities- and it does seem to be very powerful
The part about delivering babies and feeling like family was so touching. Especially because he wasn't lucky enough to have children of his own. Made me tear up a little. 🥲👶
Thanks for talking about this. I like your point about our intimate connection to and dependence on nature and the Earth. I wish we were as fascinated with conserving this planet as we are with trying to escape to another one.
I completely agree. Do you think our disconnection with Nature is responsible for our unhappiness and reliance on materialism, or two separate problems?
We should be talking about constituting ourselves as a global digital democracy, based on the principles of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the Earth Charter. The existing structure of power favors special interests such as the fossil fuel industry. It won't be easy. People at the top of the existing structure will resist change. Structural change is necessary.
The mention of hospital vulnerabilities during extreme weather events is alarming. Do we need to build more? Or is there a shortage of Doctors and Nurses?
Good point- both more health care facilities and personnel will be needed, especially in areas that are already under-resourced. However, it’s more important that we address the root cause and do what we can to slow or stop the climate crisis. We can all play a role in that.
Good point- I try to spend my money supporting companies who operate responsibly and then letting other people know. I’m a big fan of Patagonia and Outerknown, but there are more all the time. I also speak up: “do you have paper takeout containers instead of plastic?” Etc. Also, not all politicians are corrupt- and they will listen to you. Have you tried influencing any companies yourself?
I think it's really cool that he was able to switch to an electric car so quickly! Obviously not something everyone can do but I think if you are able to you definitely should.
@@cantseenothing You're right of course- but it moved me in the right direction. Next I got a Nissan Leaf (80 miles of range!) and then a Tesla, another Tesla, etc.
Nice talk with a positive note! I liked the phrase "you can't have healthy people in a sick planet". It's a good start but world's problems go beyond climate change... perhaps on that part we might not even have that much say on it... but we are in ecological overshoot goint beyond the 6 of our 9 planetary bounderies which include polution and species extinctions. Add that to our energy overuse and the pretty certain, at least so far, fact that dwindling fossil fuel reserves will force us to consume less where renewable energies won't by a long shot be able to subsitute everything we now accomplish with fossil fuel, have economic degrowth at which point a naturally decreasing population will come as a blessing. If we can deal with all this and watch out for social issues we might just make it fine and adapt to a new and simpler form of existence. Those being born now have quite a daunting but hopefully good future!
@@jimthain8777 not quite the stone age, more like the 18th century in many ways, hopefully keep the knowledge to avoid disease, computing, etc. without getting new gadgets all the time. Avoiding long commutes, avoid wasting energy during the night, being smarter about keeping top soil.... and son.
@@MichaelWolfe1000 I like progress, so I guess I'm a "progressive." Also, a few years ago, a Saudi oil minister said, "The Stone Age didn't end because we ran out of stones. Food for thought, more importantly for Action.
Thank you, Dr. Bekkar. I'll offer this pointer to another TH-cam video entitled "Climate Extremes" by OoS Pictures. It's a well-produced explanation of tipping points and talks about the 'Corridor of Life'. That's a useful concept that I, personally, had not seen previously. I'll try to post the direct link separately -- those often don't come through.
@@BruceBekkar I had never heard the term 'Corridor of Life' or just the general assertion that we've had a planet within the minus 6 to +2 C range for the entire existence of humans on Earth. Yet another point emphasizing how close we are to going into a range that is dangerous. I like the presentation style of Johan Rockstrom -- matter-of-fact and clear. He sat for an interview by Nate Hagens 3 months ago on planetary boundaries -- interesting discussion. Nate Hagens does interviews with a variety of interesting folks. As a retiree, I have the 90 minutes for this sort of thing. 🙂
@ thanks for letting me know - I haven’t heard that term before. I hope you’re coping well with all this- please connect with others near you for support and inspiration. It really helps me.
That is a fine REM song. Less fine situation of our interconnected natural world that we humans are part of. The heating of the world we are doing with excess greenhouse gas, mostly from burning fossil fuel, is so damaging and expensive in money and lives. It’s great we have alternatives now, but we need to push the politicians to use the levers that only they have to move the private sector, governments and individuals to solutions available now. The good news is solutions are frequently cheaper and better for our health. Push our leaders.
@@BruceBekkar As the former co-chair of Public Policy for SanDiego350, lots of pushing leaders statewide by organizing and amplifying voices demanding widespread and quick action addressing the solvable problems of excess greenhouse gas. And as a Climate Reality Leader, making presentations educating the public about the causes, damage and solutions available toward more sustainable methods of high quality public transit and active transportation. Personally I walk the walk some as I talk the talk, but realize while every little bit helps, we can’t solve this problem with just the people that care driving electric cars, eating more plant based diets, reducing plastic use, etc. it’s the big systems that need to change. That said I need to do more and could use a rethinking of tactics, as large scale political action gets more unlikely and the crisis worsens. The biggie in many of our cities is advocating for the transformation of transportation
I have the same concerns sometimes, but it makes me, and others I know, feel better to do something. Have you tried anything recently to help fix this?
I like his optimism, but it's so hard to get people to care about anything, even when the lives of their loved ones are at stake! They'd rather order fried chicken and watch Netflix than lift a finger to fight climate change.
I get your frustration but remember: social science tells us we only need to activate a small percentage of the population to get big changes to occur - and getting involved in solutions makes your life better, so, why not?
Read Exxon's August 2024 global outlook executive summary. Shocking. Were depleting reserves at the rate of 15% annually 2X faster than international energy agency predictions. Today we're going through 100 million barrels of oil every single day. Before 2050 we will have only 30 million barrels available. We will also be 10 billion humans vs today's 8 billion.
Rather than sit still and focus on negatives, I favor progress and working towards solutions- together. I've found over and over in my life that we have more power than we think- but we have to try. Push on a lot of doors and go through the ones that open. Have you done anything to be part of the solution lately?
@BruceBekkar over last 10yrs we went 100% electric. Project completed 18 months ago. Heat pump hot water dryer HVAC. 2 used EVs. All led lights. Improved insulation. We advocate for action among friends and family. Talk with anyone willing to hear. We see reality as it is not as we want it to be. Our actions are based on best knowledge we can find whether it's negative or positive.
@ share the good news about these changes- like, they’re not that hard to do, and they improve your life. Thank you for doing all that and please connect with others so they can support your work too.
4:45 When you use data from the World Bank and global insurance, and try to measure the cost to society of climate change, you find the cost is minimal and diminishing. Global weather losses as a percentage of Global GDP sank from 0.25% to below 0.20% between 1990 and 2022. Based on data published in the Lancet in 2019, GDP percentage Climate-Related Disaster Losses have declined in all global income categories, with the most noticeable declines in the lower income countries (Watts et al., 2019).
@LarryCleveland Sea surface temperatures (SST) were trending downwards 2000-2018 (HadSST 4), and from 1950-1980, and from 1880-1910. The oceans warmed at a faster rate 1910-1940 than 1980-2010. Remember CO2 has been accumulating in the atmosphere at an accelerating rate all the time, so there is little correlation between the two. The North Atlantic ocean has cooled and warmed rapidly and repeatedly during the current interglacial with no correlation to CO2 e.g. 10,300-10,200 years before the present (y BP), 9,500y BP, 6,000-5,900y BP, 5,400-5,300y BP, 2,500-2,300y BP, 1,700-1,600y BP (Berner et al., 2008. See Figure 8 in the paper). There is a high frequency (18 events) of SST variability on the order of 1-3°C during a 10-50 year time resolution throughout the Holocene in the North Atlantic with no correlation to CO2.
You're reading the data wrong, the numbers have both gone up. The fact that the GDP numbers have gone up faster than the global climate damage (so far), is simply due to a wild boom that has been artificially extended with low interest rates. That's why we've had so much inflation. The problem with that, is than no boom lasts forever, and the bigger, and longer the boom; the bigger, and longer the bust that follows. When that hits the rising costs of weather damage will drown us in things like insurance claims that we won't have any money to pay because of the extended bust period. I hope the wealthy realize that their greed was all in vain, because you can't do 2 things with money. 1 You can't hold on to it long term, (This is why China [for now] is eclipsing the USA in economics. 2. In a world whee civilization has collapsed, money is worthless. You can't eat money.
Excellent talk. ! I can only add to this that if you already watch THIS kind of stuff, you ARE an activist, cause your brain is not into Reality shows and other sh.. stuff. I live in a building with cortyard noone uses. So, I came up with the idea to collect rainwater. The moment a neighbor from above asks you what do you need it all for, your clear and short answer should be *Cause I don't know when the next occasion will be. I use it for watering plants and for toilet. It rained yesterday here in Belgrade. Serbia, dry now, but the air is CURRENTLY (it fluctuated on the planetary level) unbreathabale. I better watch stuff here than go out. Fullstop.
A "problem" is an issue that needs to be fixed and can be fixed. A predicament is an issue that looks like a problem, but can't be fixed. We don't have a problem. We are in an predicament. Get real. Elon is trying to build an "ark." I'm not worried even though I'm paying plenty of attention. I'm following the advice of blues singer Mose Allison, "I don't worry 'bout a thing , cuz I KNOW, nothins gonna be alright." Amen bro.
This youtube video is nice, but it needs actual numbers. The USA produced a total of 4.8 billion metric tons (=2200 lbs) of CO2 in 2023 and the average US household produces 7.5 tons of CO2 equivalents. The C02 produced by burning one gallon of gasoline is 20 lbs, burning one therm of natural gas is 12 lbs and burning 1 lbs of coal is 2 lbs of CO2. Each person/household should estimate their total carbon emissions per year. This is the first step individuals can consciously make towards reducing climate change. I recently sold my gasoline powered SUV and bought a Tesla. Last year I had solar panels installed on my roof and changed my natural gas stove to an induction stove. I live in San Francisco, where the climate is very moderate, so I am changing my natural gas ducted forced air furnace to heat pumps. This should be installed next month, so I will have “zero-carbon home” totally powered by renewable energy. This has been fairly expensive, but as a recently retired senior, I strongly believe everyone should try to reduce their “carbon footprint” where possible. I plan to put stickers on my house front windows stating that I have a “zero-carbon home” to encourage my neighbors to do the same.
Thank you for DOING something. If everyone did just ONE thing we'd be shocked by the results. Changing a vehicle is one of the easier things. Changing a gas stove is also fairly easy and way better for your health. Even not driving your gas car as much will save money, and the environment. We can ALL do ONE thing.
I applaud all of this- and I have done the same as you. But we need large-scale social change and we can all help that happen. What have you found outside of your own life that you can contribute time or other resources to?
Being embarrassed by your parents is never healthy, I'd rather do something about the problem they will inherit once we gone, before we go. Talks, texts and tatters
@BruceBekkar grow hemp in mass and make car body panels, use solar panels above those crops, agrivoltaics . Use an electric car with v2g at home and work, couple the farm with Gravitricity energy storage. Should I continue
@BruceBekkar I only have excuses, I have no money, I've invested time and research. I was attempting polystyrene recycling and potholes, it works. Money is the issue
In case you haven't noticed, DOC, every time, EVERY TIME, we develop new, more efficient, more planet friendly technology it becomes a way to increase convenience and burn yet more energy. Has the increase of Evehicles reduced total CO2? No. Slowed it down? NO, actually it's increasing even faster. And what about the studies that report Ecars actual use more total net energy than gas powered due the increased mining and other environmental costs? Another word for optimism is HOPIUM.
"There are some studies" that say EV's are worse for the planet are those trying to keep their fossil fuel gravy train going. Most reputable studies indicate that after about 15k miles, EV's are better for earth. Don't forget gas cars need not only mining but oil drilling, refining, and transportation their whole life to keep them going. An EV built today, keeps getting cleaner over time as the grid gets cleaner. And after a second life of stationary storage, batteries can/will get recycled while gas is just burned up.
Yoi were doing so well up to nine minute.... but them you started advocating "renewables". Doctors, go back to your hospital, you know nothing about technology traps and greenwashing.
@BruceBekkar dear Bruce, unfortunately renewables produce huge amounts of waste at the end of cycle and demand huge mining as well. Rare earth elements. The mining, by the way, is done using fossil fuels. It is just one more trap humanity is attached. Greenwashing. Sumarizing: We are too clever by half bit not nearly smart enough. But i see there good people out there.... i will sent you a link for a playlist which clarify the issue as a whole. But take care: these times there will be an exponential growth of lies!
Electric cars are rich people toys with fragile toxic batteries. If I had a million bucks maybe I could go off grid too, with a fancy new convection oven. Freaking doctor living high on the hog going to save us? Pffft.
There are great EVs for 35K, like the Bolt and Tesla 3- and you don't have to buy expensive gas- and they're much cheaper to maintain. The batteries can be re-used or recycled. Why don't you give them a chance?
@@BruceBekkar Dr Bekkar, I have just read all the comments and I have to say that I have never seen any presenter attempt to engage with every commenter. Your attempts to find solutions/actions to address climate change are truly admirable and inspiring. I will watch for more from you. All the best.
@@richardlangley90 thank you- I can't even see more than half of the comments for some reason. We all need to be involved in this discussion, not to just share thoughts and feelings but to find new ways to help solve this problem. Keep up the good work-
We never think about how interconnected our health and environment really are. The correlation between preterm births and air pollution really speaks to that
So cool to hear someone in the medical field talking about climate change, I think that's a very real connection which you don't often hear about!
Thank you. There are more and more of us in healthcare speaking about the health impacts- as well as opportunities- and it does seem to be very powerful
The part about delivering babies and feeling like family was so touching. Especially because he wasn't lucky enough to have children of his own. Made me tear up a little. 🥲👶
Thanks for your kindness. We are all family, which is what drives me to do what I do.
Came for the title, stayed for the stuff about out health! Really interesting stuff
Pretty strong approach to speak of this as a health crisis and not just an environmental issue. Definitely gives it the weight it deserves.
I think you're right- we've been saying we need to talk less about polar bears and more about pregnant bellies.
I really felt it when he described reading that article and how much of a wake up it was. I had a similar experience and it really was so jarring.
thanks for your comment; I think many of us have had that reaction
The stats on preterm births linked to air pollution are alarming. It really makes you think about the hidden costs of ignoring climate change
Exactly- the climate crisis impact is ongoing, not just the headline-grabbing extreme weather events.
Dr. Bruce Bekkar... a good man.
Much appreciated, thanks. I hope you’re doing well- where are you located?
a very important discussion, I am sharing with EVERYONE I know
Thank you so much- we can do this if we stick together.
Great talk. Thanks!
Thanks for talking about this. I like your point about our intimate connection to and dependence on nature and the Earth. I wish we were as fascinated with conserving this planet as we are with trying to escape to another one.
I completely agree. Do you think our disconnection with Nature is responsible for our unhappiness and reliance on materialism, or two separate problems?
Today we have no good excuse not to drive green! 🚗💚💚💚💚
Have you driven an EV? If you did, what did you think?
We should be talking about constituting ourselves as a global digital democracy, based on the principles of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the Earth Charter. The existing structure of power favors special interests such as the fossil fuel industry. It won't be easy. People at the top of the existing structure will resist change. Structural change is necessary.
The mention of hospital vulnerabilities during extreme weather events is alarming. Do we need to build more? Or is there a shortage of Doctors and Nurses?
Good point- both more health care facilities and personnel will be needed, especially in areas that are already under-resourced. However, it’s more important that we address the root cause and do what we can to slow or stop the climate crisis. We can all play a role in that.
How do we hold big corporations etc accountable? If the politicians are in their pocket what hope do we have?
Good point- I try to spend my money supporting companies who operate responsibly and then letting other people know. I’m a big fan of Patagonia and Outerknown, but there are more all the time. I also speak up: “do you have paper takeout containers instead of plastic?” Etc. Also, not all politicians are corrupt- and they will listen to you. Have you tried influencing any companies yourself?
@@BruceBekkar good work bruce!
I think it's really cool that he was able to switch to an electric car so quickly! Obviously not something everyone can do but I think if you are able to you definitely should.
Prices have come down significantly- and electricity is much cheaper than gas. They’re also a lot more fun to drive, and cost less to maintain.
Not an EV per se. A Prius is a hybrid car, with both ICE (Internal Combustion Engine) and battery/electric driving systems.
@@cantseenothing You're right of course- but it moved me in the right direction. Next I got a Nissan Leaf (80 miles of range!) and then a Tesla, another Tesla, etc.
Move to Missouri. Living there, you will have a greater understanding of the situation.
Curious about your comment; what do you think I would learn there?
Nice talk with a positive note! I liked the phrase "you can't have healthy people in a sick planet". It's a good start but world's problems go beyond climate change... perhaps on that part we might not even have that much say on it... but we are in ecological overshoot goint beyond the 6 of our 9 planetary bounderies which include polution and species extinctions. Add that to our energy overuse and the pretty certain, at least so far, fact that dwindling fossil fuel reserves will force us to consume less where renewable energies won't by a long shot be able to subsitute everything we now accomplish with fossil fuel, have economic degrowth at which point a naturally decreasing population will come as a blessing. If we can deal with all this and watch out for social issues we might just make it fine and adapt to a new and simpler form of existence. Those being born now have quite a daunting but hopefully good future!
If you are right, it is back to the Stone Age we go.
thanks for your positive reinforcement- what do you think are the world's most pressing problems?
@@jimthain8777 not quite the stone age, more like the 18th century in many ways, hopefully keep the knowledge to avoid disease, computing, etc. without getting new gadgets all the time. Avoiding long commutes, avoid wasting energy during the night, being smarter about keeping top soil.... and son.
@@MichaelWolfe1000 I like progress, so I guess I'm a "progressive." Also, a few years ago, a Saudi oil minister said, "The Stone Age didn't end because we ran out of stones. Food for thought, more importantly for Action.
Thank you, Dr. Bekkar. I'll offer this pointer to another TH-cam video entitled "Climate Extremes" by OoS Pictures. It's a well-produced explanation of tipping points and talks about the 'Corridor of Life'. That's a useful concept that I, personally, had not seen previously. I'll try to post the direct link separately -- those often don't come through.
Thanks four posting- what did you like about that one?
@@BruceBekkar I had never heard the term 'Corridor of Life' or just the general assertion that we've had a planet within the minus 6 to +2 C range for the entire existence of humans on Earth. Yet another point emphasizing how close we are to going into a range that is dangerous. I like the presentation style of Johan Rockstrom -- matter-of-fact and clear. He sat for an interview by Nate Hagens 3 months ago on planetary boundaries -- interesting discussion. Nate Hagens does interviews with a variety of interesting folks. As a retiree, I have the 90 minutes for this sort of thing. 🙂
@ thanks for letting me know - I haven’t heard that term before. I hope you’re coping well with all this- please connect with others near you for support and inspiration. It really helps me.
That is a fine REM song. Less fine situation of our interconnected natural world that we humans are part of. The heating of the world we are doing with excess greenhouse gas, mostly from burning fossil fuel, is so damaging and expensive in money and lives. It’s great we have alternatives now, but we need to push the politicians to use the levers that only they have to move the private sector, governments and individuals to solutions available now. The good news is solutions are frequently cheaper and better for our health. Push our leaders.
That's exactly right- it may be a struggle but it's the only one to take that will lead us out of this mess. What have you been doing where you are?
@@BruceBekkar As the former co-chair of Public Policy for SanDiego350, lots of pushing leaders statewide by organizing and amplifying voices demanding widespread and quick action addressing the solvable problems of excess greenhouse gas. And as a Climate Reality Leader, making presentations educating the public about the causes, damage and solutions available toward more sustainable methods of high quality public transit and active transportation.
Personally I walk the walk some as I talk the talk, but realize while every little bit helps, we can’t solve this problem with just the people that care driving electric cars, eating more plant based diets, reducing plastic use, etc. it’s the big systems that need to change.
That said I need to do more and could use a rethinking of tactics, as large scale political action gets more unlikely and the crisis worsens.
The biggie in many of our cities is advocating for the transformation of transportation
@@scottmurray9086 great work, thank you so much
@@scottmurray9086 if you're in San Diego, maybe we should get together sometime and brainstorm about future actions to maximize impact
These speeches give hope in these dark times.
Good point- and we need hope to inspire action. Are you able to do anything right now to make a difference in your life?
These speeches, are from individuals who lie, or, are really gullible.
We're toast.
Marmite on toast though.. which I might add is delicious, just as long as you don't go over the top.
I have the same concerns sometimes, but it makes me, and others I know, feel better to do something. Have you tried anything recently to help fix this?
If we continue to drive gasoline automobiles, we are responsible for the destructive pollution that will hurt us all.
The good news is, driving electric is so much better- and rapidly becoming cheaper. We need to make the change regardless, and as soon as possible.
There is no captain planet to fix this for us.
Yes- it's time for us to step up and help fix this. The cool thing is, it makes our health and our lives better as soon as we start.
A predictable, steadily-escalating carbon price is the only way to get EVERYONE, at every level, pulling in the right direction
I have heard this from many people but I'm not an expert on carbon pricing; how is that going in Congress and beyond?
@BruceBekkar It's going nowhere in the US. I think some European countries have started to do something with this.
@BruceBekkar IMO, it's an indication that the US isn't really serious about doing something ... yet.
@BruceBekkar Thank you, by the way, for your heartfelt speech and your service.
@@barry28907 thank you for your kind words. Didn't I hear that carbon pricing by way of CCL was making progress?
I like his optimism, but it's so hard to get people to care about anything, even when the lives of their loved ones are at stake! They'd rather order fried chicken and watch Netflix than lift a finger to fight climate change.
I get your frustration but remember: social science tells us we only need to activate a small percentage of the population to get big changes to occur - and getting involved in solutions makes your life better, so, why not?
Read Exxon's August 2024 global outlook executive summary. Shocking. Were depleting reserves at the rate of 15% annually 2X faster than international energy agency predictions. Today we're going through 100 million barrels of oil every single day. Before 2050 we will have only 30 million barrels available. We will also be 10 billion humans vs today's 8 billion.
Rather than sit still and focus on negatives, I favor progress and working towards solutions- together. I've found over and over in my life that we have more power than we think- but we have to try. Push on a lot of doors and go through the ones that open. Have you done anything to be part of the solution lately?
@BruceBekkar over last 10yrs we went 100% electric. Project completed 18 months ago. Heat pump hot water dryer HVAC. 2 used EVs. All led lights. Improved insulation. We advocate for action among friends and family. Talk with anyone willing to hear. We see reality as it is not as we want it to be. Our actions are based on best knowledge we can find whether it's negative or positive.
@ share the good news about these changes- like, they’re not that hard to do, and they improve your life. Thank you for doing all that and please connect with others so they can support your work too.
Serenity now, insanity later.
Our best hedge against that insanity is to be involved with solutions. What have you thought about doing?
4:45 When you use data from the World Bank and global insurance, and try to measure the cost to society of climate change, you find the cost is minimal and diminishing. Global weather losses as a percentage of Global GDP sank from 0.25% to below 0.20% between 1990 and 2022.
Based on data published in the Lancet in 2019, GDP percentage Climate-Related Disaster Losses have declined in all global income categories, with the most noticeable declines in the lower income countries (Watts et al., 2019).
😂😂😂😂
Tell that to oceanographers and how they can bring down ocean temperatures from now 90 f.
@LarryCleveland Sea surface temperatures (SST) were trending downwards 2000-2018 (HadSST 4), and from 1950-1980, and from 1880-1910. The oceans warmed at a faster rate 1910-1940 than 1980-2010. Remember CO2 has been accumulating in the atmosphere at an accelerating rate all the time, so there is little correlation between the two.
The North Atlantic ocean has cooled and warmed rapidly and repeatedly during the current interglacial with no correlation to CO2 e.g. 10,300-10,200 years before the present (y BP), 9,500y BP, 6,000-5,900y BP, 5,400-5,300y BP, 2,500-2,300y BP, 1,700-1,600y BP (Berner et al., 2008. See Figure 8 in the paper). There is a high frequency (18 events) of SST variability on the order of 1-3°C during a 10-50 year time resolution throughout the Holocene in the North Atlantic with no correlation to CO2.
You're reading the data wrong, the numbers have both gone up.
The fact that the GDP numbers have gone up faster than the global climate damage (so far), is simply due to a wild boom that has been artificially extended with low interest rates.
That's why we've had so much inflation.
The problem with that, is than no boom lasts forever, and the bigger, and longer the boom; the bigger, and longer the bust that follows.
When that hits the rising costs of weather damage will drown us in things like insurance claims that we won't have any money to pay because of the extended bust period.
I hope the wealthy realize that their greed was all in vain, because you can't do 2 things with money.
1 You can't hold on to it long term, (This is why China [for now] is eclipsing the USA in economics.
2. In a world whee civilization has collapsed, money is worthless.
You can't eat money.
@jimthain8777 Some references or citations I can follow up would be nice, otherwise it's just you pontificating.
Excellent talk. !
I can only add to this that if you already watch THIS kind of stuff, you ARE an activist, cause your brain is not into Reality shows and other sh.. stuff.
I live in a building with cortyard noone uses. So, I came up with the idea to collect rainwater. The moment a neighbor from above asks you what do you need it all for, your clear and short answer should be *Cause I don't know when the next occasion will be.
I use it for watering plants and for toilet.
It rained yesterday here in Belgrade. Serbia, dry now, but the air is CURRENTLY (it fluctuated on the planetary level) unbreathabale. I better watch stuff here than go out. Fullstop.
Thanks for your kind words. How is the air today?
@@BruceBekkar Well, better than yesterday but not yet a decent breathable air "quality".
@@leokaloper4132 Do you have an app like we do in the US (EPA's "AirNow") to check your AQ at any time? It's very useful
A "problem" is an issue that needs to be fixed and can be fixed. A predicament is an issue that looks like a problem, but can't be fixed. We don't have a problem. We are in an predicament. Get real. Elon is trying to build an "ark." I'm not worried even though I'm paying plenty of attention. I'm following the advice of blues singer Mose Allison, "I don't worry 'bout a thing , cuz I KNOW, nothins gonna be alright." Amen bro.
This youtube video is nice, but it needs actual numbers. The USA produced a total of 4.8 billion metric tons (=2200 lbs) of CO2 in 2023 and the average US household produces 7.5 tons of CO2 equivalents. The C02 produced by burning one gallon of gasoline is 20 lbs, burning one therm of natural gas is 12 lbs and burning 1 lbs of coal is 2 lbs of CO2. Each person/household should estimate their total carbon emissions per year. This is the first step individuals can consciously make towards reducing climate change.
I recently sold my gasoline powered SUV and bought a Tesla. Last year I had solar panels installed on my roof and changed my natural gas stove to an induction stove. I live in San Francisco, where the climate is very moderate, so I am changing my natural gas ducted forced air furnace to heat pumps. This should be installed next month, so I will have “zero-carbon home” totally powered by renewable energy. This has been fairly expensive, but as a recently retired senior, I strongly believe everyone should try to reduce their “carbon footprint” where possible. I plan to put stickers on my house front windows stating that I have a “zero-carbon home” to encourage my neighbors to do the same.
Thank you for DOING something.
If everyone did just ONE thing we'd be shocked by the results.
Changing a vehicle is one of the easier things.
Changing a gas stove is also fairly easy and way better for your health.
Even not driving your gas car as much will save money, and the environment.
We can ALL do ONE thing.
I applaud all of this- and I have done the same as you. But we need large-scale social change and we can all help that happen. What have you found outside of your own life that you can contribute time or other resources to?
Being embarrassed by your parents is never healthy, I'd rather do something about the problem they will inherit once we gone, before we go. Talks, texts and tatters
That’s exactly right- so what have you found to do so far?
@BruceBekkar grow hemp in mass and make car body panels, use solar panels above those crops, agrivoltaics . Use an electric car with v2g at home and work, couple the farm with Gravitricity energy storage. Should I continue
@@pmbguy2212 you make the important point that there are so many solutions out there already; how many of these have you done yourself?
@BruceBekkar I only have excuses, I have no money, I've invested time and research. I was attempting polystyrene recycling and potholes, it works. Money is the issue
@@pmbguy2212 thank you for making the effort. You probably inspired others, even though you don't know you did.
In case you haven't noticed, DOC, every time, EVERY TIME, we develop new, more efficient, more planet friendly technology it becomes a way to increase convenience and burn yet more energy. Has the increase of Evehicles reduced total CO2? No. Slowed it down? NO, actually it's increasing even faster. And what about the studies that report Ecars actual use more total net energy than gas powered due the increased mining and other environmental costs? Another word for optimism is HOPIUM.
"There are some studies" that say EV's are worse for the planet are those trying to keep their fossil fuel gravy train going. Most reputable studies indicate that after about 15k miles, EV's are better for earth. Don't forget gas cars need not only mining but oil drilling, refining, and transportation their whole life to keep them going. An EV built today, keeps getting cleaner over time as the grid gets cleaner. And after a second life of stationary storage, batteries can/will get recycled while gas is just burned up.
I wonder if Neanderthals were in crisis during the Eemian interglacial.
I wonder if there were 8B Neanderthals in a global economy during the Eemian interglacial. C02 levels haven't been this high for 3M years.
Rump is going to put the last nail in our coffin
He can try, but we can kick out the bottom and escape before he can bury us!
I am very concerned as well about him and his band of enablers. Do you think there are ways we can oppose him effectively?
you live in a bubble
And now again with actual arguments, ok?
We all live in a bubble, and some of us are smoking, which is killing everyone including themselves.
Maybe- but I do my best to see outside of it. Where do you live and how’s it going?
Yoi were doing so well up to nine minute.... but them you started advocating "renewables". Doctors, go back to your hospital, you know nothing about technology traps and greenwashing.
Thanks for watching and commenting- but why do you think renewables are not worthwhile? There are many immediate benefits, to health and otherwise.
@BruceBekkar dear Bruce, unfortunately renewables produce huge amounts of waste at the end of cycle and demand huge mining as well. Rare earth elements. The mining, by the way, is done using fossil fuels. It is just one more trap humanity is attached. Greenwashing. Sumarizing: We are too clever by half bit not nearly smart enough. But i see there good people out there.... i will sent you a link for a playlist which clarify the issue as a whole. But take care: these times there will be an exponential growth of lies!
Ev's are dead. Please get some up to date data! There is no ware near the minerals to mine for Ev's. We are all dead men.
Electric cars are rich people toys with fragile toxic batteries. If I had a million bucks maybe I could go off grid too, with a fancy new convection oven. Freaking doctor living high on the hog going to save us? Pffft.
There are great EVs for 35K, like the Bolt and Tesla 3- and you don't have to buy expensive gas- and they're much cheaper to maintain. The batteries can be re-used or recycled. Why don't you give them a chance?
@@BruceBekkar Dr Bekkar, I have just read all the comments and I have to say that I have never seen any presenter attempt to engage with every commenter. Your attempts to find solutions/actions to address climate change are truly admirable and inspiring. I will watch for more from you. All the best.
@@richardlangley90 thank you- I can't even see more than half of the comments for some reason. We all need to be involved in this discussion, not to just share thoughts and feelings but to find new ways to help solve this problem. Keep up the good work-